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Tech Could Do More to Oppose Trump—at a Price
"But standing up to a president also carries risks, especially for publicly traded companies, which face a legal obligation to put profit ahead of protest.…
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Facebook, Google, Apple Lead U.S. Business Charge Against Trump Travel Ban
"The upcoming letter will be another show of unity for the industry, said Andrew Bridges, a lawyer at Fenwick & West who is not involved in the draftin…
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Overcoming ‘cyber-fatigue’ requires users to step up for security
As a new presidential administration takes over, it will need to pay significant attention to cybersecurity. Indeed, we’ve already been told to expect “a compre…
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Using Transparency to Fight Takedown Trolls – A Model from the DMCA
The Internet is full of trolls. So it’s no surprise that notice and takedown systems for online speech attract their fair share of them – people insisting that…
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FCC Chair Tom Wheeler to Resign, Leaving 'Remarkable Legacy'
""During his tenure, despite industry roots, Wheeler proved to be a leader who heeded democracy's call," said Malkia Cyril, executive directo…
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FCC taking hard look at ‘free’ data for video services
"Earlier this year, Stanford Law Professor Barbara van Schewick wrote a report examining T-Mobile’s Binge On zero-rated program, which offers “unlimited” s…
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Global Right to Be Forgotten Delisting: Why CNIL is Wrong
The French Data Protection Agency, CNIL, is currently before a French court, arguing that Google needs to do more to comply with “Right to Be Forgotten” or “Rig…
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Internet data pricing battle heats up in U.S. with AT&T and FCC following Canadian hearing
"Stanford law professor Barbara van Schewick told CRTC commissioners they could “absolutely” set a precedent in other jurisdictions. The CRTC must choose…
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Here’s How President Trump Could Destroy Net Neutrality
"“Everything we’ve accomplished over the last ten years is now in jeopardy,” said Malkia Cyril, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Media J…
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This election was not hacked – but it was attacked
This election was not hacked – but it was attacked Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County The presidential campaign of 2016 thankfully – and…
Net Neutrality and Zero-Rating: Oral Testimony at the CRTC’s Hearing on Differential Pricing Practices Related to Internet Data Plans, November 4, 2016
Mr. Chairman, Commissioners,Thank you for inviting me to testify today. My name is Barbara van Schewick. I’m a Professor at Stanford Law School and the Director…
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Here’s what to expect from this week’s CRTC hearings
"Ultimately, in addition to soliciting comments from the public until June 17, the CRTC asked a wide range of experts to contribute to the hearing, includi…